10 pages tagged with "Business"
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action @ Simon Sinek
July 25, 2024 - 330 words - 2 mins
I recently finished reading Simon Sinek's "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action," and it has fundamentally shifted my perspective on leadership and purpose.
Sinek's central argument is that the most influential leaders and organizations think, act, and communic…
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Rich Dad's Before You Quit Your Job @ Robert T. Kiyosaki
February 06, 2024 - 210 words - 2 mins
In the wake of Rich Dad's bankruptcy, my curiosity was piqued to explore his latest literary offering, hoping to glean fresh perspectives. Delving into the pages of his newer book, I found myself immersed in a world of entrepreneurial known wisdom.
The book advocates for a paradigm shift, emphasizin…
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life @ Mark Manson
January 24, 2024 - 20 words - 1 mins
For me, this is another case where the title has more value than the book itself.
Smart concept, weak execution.
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The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time @ Jim McKelvey
January 08, 2024 - 48 words - 1 mins
This is an interesting book if you want to learn about innovation, innovators, and entrepreneurship.
To me, it feels more like a unique founder story than a structured method you can directly apply step by step.
I still liked it, and I would not hesitate to discuss it.
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Surrounded by Idiots @ Thomas Erikson
November 19, 2023 - 31 words - 1 mins
Apart from the title, I found this book very silly.
It classifies people using dramatic color buckets that do not translate well to real life.
I suggest skipping this one entirely.
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It @ Chris Voss
May 20, 2023 - 54 words - 1 mins
For me, some of the techniques felt a bit too manipulative and sales-oriented.
That said, while I was working in Sales, this book did help me with practical negotiation patterns and conversation control.
So even though I do not fully like the style, I can say it was useful in the right context.
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Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business @ Charles Duhigg
March 25, 2023 - 38 words - 1 mins
Some of the stories are decent, but overall I found this book mostly not actionable.
The pacing is too slow and too progressive for my taste, so I did not perceive enough practical value.
I cannot recommend it.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change @ Author Covey, Stephen R.
June 08, 2022 - 80 words - 1 mins
Very strong principles and a strong framework.
What I like most is how it helps with planning and becoming more conscious of daily decisions instead of running on autopilot.
A practical example for me was gaming: once I looked at it through this framework, it became easier to classify it as mostly n…
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Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life @ Eugene O'Kelly
April 14, 2022 - 43 words - 1 mins
This book is an eye opener. It talks about the importance of living a full life and the possible regrets we may have if we don't. O'Kelly's journey encourages readers to reflect on their own priorities and make the most of every moment.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad @ Robert T. Kiyosaki
July 30, 2021 - 103 words - 1 mins
This is one of the iconic finance books that almost everyone gets recommended at some point.
At the same time, I think it should be read with a critical mindset and a grain of salt. Similar to other popular authors in this space, there is controversy around the person behind the book.
Even if you tr…
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